Adjustable window shade and curtain bracket



May 20, 19.47. w. w. PYE 2,420,977

ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SHADE AND CURTAIN BRACKET Filed Feb, 9, 1945 J6 I I 9INVENTOR.

ATTORNEYS Patented May 20, 1947 UNITED STATES TENT QFFHCE Walter W.lPye, Richmond, Va.

Application February 9, 1945, Serial No. 576,987

2 Claims. 1

The invention relates to window cover hangers, and more especially topermanent adjustable window shade and curtain brackets.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a bracket ofthis character, wherein draperies, curtains and shades of varying sizescan be hung with relation to a window casing or frame, the bracket beingsusceptible of permanent application to the latter, and thereby avoidingmarring of the woodwork through constant changing of position of thebrackets from time to time, where it becomes necessary throughvariations in the sizes of the coverings for the window.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a bracket of thischaracter, wherein the construction thereof is novel and unique, itbeing adapted to retain the coverings in a positive fixed relation tothe window, and close adjustments can be efiected in the hanging of suchcoverings, as the occasion may require.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a bracket of thischaracter, wherein extended range of adjustment may be had thereby inits use, and can be used on old or new Woodwork, and remain permanentlyfitted thereto.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a bracket ofthis character, which is simple in construction, thoroughly reliable andeiiicient in its purposes, strong, durable. neat and attractive inappearance, readily and easily adjusted to meet all requirementsdemanded thereof, and inexpensive to manufacture and install.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in thefeatures of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as willbe hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawing, which shows the preferred embodiment of the invention, andpointed out in the claims hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is 'a fragmentary perspective view showing a bracketconstructed in accordance with the invention in an applied position on awindow casing or frame, with a portion of a shade roller in fittingrelation thereto by full lines, while a curtain rod in its arrangementis shown by dotted lines.

Figure 2 is an elevation of the base of the bracket showing an alteredcurtain hanger from that in Figure 1 associated therewith.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary sectional view taken approximately on the line33 of Figure 1 loqking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary sectional view taken approximately on the line4-4 of Figure 1 looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 5 is a side view of the shade hanger in released position foradjustment.

Figurefi is a perspective view of the curtain hanger shown in Figure 2and detached.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout theseveral views in the drawing.

Referring to the drawing, in detail, A designates generally a portion ofa window casing or frame, at the upper left-hand corner thereof, wh chis of the ordinary well known construction, and to which is permanentlyattached a bracket constructed in accordance with the invention, itbeing one of a pair thereof, and comprises a substantially L.-shapedbase member Ill, having a long horizontally disposed arm II, and ashorter vertically disposed arm I2. The arm I l is formed with opposedside edge flanges l3 and I 5, respectively, and the flange I3 isprovided with notches l5 uniformly spaced apart in a longitudinaldirection to effect rack teeth 16. The flanges i3 and 14 slidablyreceive the runner heel l! of a shade roller hanger it, which detachablyaccommodates the trunnion E9 of a shade roller 20, only a portion of thesame being shown in Figures 1 and 4 of the drawing. This hanger I8supports a pivoted double locking trigger 2|, which latches the trunnionl9 and a selective notch l5, so that the hanger will be held in anadjusted position on the base member, and the shade roller 29 retainedin. the said hanger, but may be detached therefrom when required. Thetrigger 2| is shown in Figures 1 to 4 in a latching position, while inFigure 5 of the drawing, it is shown in releasing position. The hangerI8 is susceptible of variable adjustment for the fitting of difierentsizes of shades, as should be obvious.

The arm !2 is formed with opposite side edge flanges 22 inwhich isfrictionally and slidably held the bed slide 23 of a curtain or draperyhanger 2!; for a support, rodor the like 25, the hanger 24 being shownin Figure l of the drawing as a hook, while in Figures 2 and 6 it isshown as a spring snap stud 25, although the hanger may be of any otherapproved type than those now shown.

The flange l4 and one of the flanges 22 are provided with limitshoulders 2! creating stops and the function thereofbeing wellunderstood.

The base member it is fastened permanently to the casing of frame A inany suitable manner, preferably by screws 28.

On adjustment of the hangers the same track the base member I0, and thetrigger 2i is manually controlled, as should be apparent, there being afinger grip 29 provided thereon.

What is claimed is:

1. A bracket of the kind described, comprising a basememberhavinghorizontally and vertically directed arms, respectively,asha'de *hanger slidably fitted to the horizontal arm, and a curtainhanger slidably fitted to the vertical arm, and means for locking theshade hanger in adjusted position on the horizontal arm, and -alsolatching a roller for the shade in said hanger.

- 2. A bracket of the kind described, comprising a base member havinghorizontally and vertically directed arms, respectively, ashade hangerslidably fitted to the horizontal arm, ianda curtain hanger slidablyfitted to the vertical arm,

and means for locking the shade hanger in adjusted position on thehorizontal arm, also latching a roller for the shade in said hanger, anda pivoted trigger interlocking with the base mem- 5 her and constitutingthe locking means.

WALTER W. PYE.

REFERENCES CITED Theifollowing references are of record in the file ofthis patent:

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